A Detroit man’s tearful goodbye to his family, as he was deported to Mexico, has prompted outcry over the United States’ immigration policies.

Jorge Garcia, 39, hugged his wife and children at the Detroit Metro Airport on Monday, before boarding a plane to Mexico. Garcia has lived in the U.S. since he was 10 years old and has long sought legal status.

WATCH: Jorge Garcia’s wife speaks out on husband’s deportation

But the landscaper, who arrived as an undocumented immigrant, hasn’t been successful. He received several extensions under the Obama administration, according to CNN.

In November, amid U.S. President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on illegal immigrants, Garcia learned he was to leave the country.

His deportation date was pushed back as the family tried to fight the ruling, and he was able to spend the holidays with his wife and two children, who are U.S. citizens.

On social media, those viewing the family’s painful goodbye also voiced support for Garcia.

Jorge Garcia came to the US with his family members at the age of 10. Today, Mr. Garcia is a hardworking landscaper with a loving wife & 2 children. He has no criminal record & has paid his taxes like many Americans. He was deported today, we shouldn’t be tearing families apart. https://t.co/4qGSn6c2T9

I believe illegally crossing our borders is wrong. But THIS is wrong, too. In fact, THIS is MORE WRONG, and should not have happened. This is not justice. This is morally repugnant. https://t.co/EQO5ArBusr#JorgeGarcia